Leadership in the Age of AI

Real transformation comes from human, not just artificial, intelligence.

I help leaders build the trust, culture, and capabilities that turn technology investments into lasting change. I also ensure that technology and company strategy work together to drive real business results. Former CIO of lululemon. Author. Speaker. Board Director.

Julie Averill

Coming May 2026

Chief Impact Officer

Real transformation comes from human, not just artificial, intelligence

Every organization claims they're "doing AI," but many are just burning money on technology while ignoring the human intelligence required to make transformations stick. This isn't a polished case study - it's the messy, honest story of what actually happens when you try to transform a company. Because real transformation requires human, not just artificial, intelligence.

From the Book

Stories from two decades of transformation

Introduction

"You can approve funding. You can set priorities. But results only happen when people trust the direction, feel ownership in the work, and can speak up when the truth is uncomfortable."

Chapter 1

"Three days before I officially joined lululemon, the website went down for twenty hours. Those twenty hours told me everything I needed to know."

Chapter 2

"The best leaders aren't the ones with the answers. They're the ones who can see the whole field when everyone else is focused on the ball."

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$2B → $10B+ lululemon revenue growth 8 Years leading transformation 4 Continents global teams built Forbes CIO Next 50 Innovative Leaders

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Whether you need a keynote speaker, board advisor, or strategic guidance on AI transformation, I'd love to hear from you.